OSHA Inspection: STI INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $3850.00 · Current $2000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks.     On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, employees operating equipment were not protected from the hazards associated with ingoing nip points and point of operation.    1) Within the Mag area, an employee was using a table mounted Baldor Belt Sander to deburr small parts in which a guard was attached but not being utilized during operation, exposing the employee to both amputation and caught in hazards.  2) Near the Frame line 2011, a Roll-In Band Saw, Model EF1459, was being used to cut small metal pieces by hand without the guard being placed near the point of operation, exposing employees to an amputation hazard.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2): All exposed parts of horizontal shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, excepting runways used exclusively for oiling, or running adjustments, were not protected by a stationary casing enclosing shafting completely.     On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, horizontal shafts on table mounted buffers were not guarded with a casing enclosing the shaft completely, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the rotating part.   1) Near Frame Line 2011: A Baldor Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft on both sides were not enclosed.   2) Gunsmithing Area: A Dayton 8" Variable Speed Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft on both sides were not enclosed.   3) Gunsmithing Area: A Baldor Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft on both sides were not enclosed.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-18 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4): Projecting shaft ends. Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.  On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, horizontal shaft ends on table mounted buffers were not guarded by either a nonrotating cap or safety sleeve, exposing employees to the hazard of being caught in the rotating part.  1) Near Frame Line 2011: A Baldor Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft ends on both sides were not enclosed.  2) Gunsmithing Area: A Dayton 8" Variable Speed Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft ends on both sides were not enclosed.  3) Gunsmithing Area: A Baldor Buffer was mounted to a work table and being used to deburr small metal pieces in which the shaft ends on both sides were not enclosed.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $2310.00 · Current $1200.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii): The required working space about electric equipment rated 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground, was used for storage.    On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, cardboard boxes were stacked on a metal stand directly under two electrical breaker panels, exposing employees working in the area to a fire hazard.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling.  On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, electrical equipment and components were being used within the workplace in a manner not in accordance with the listing instructions or labeling, exposing employees to a fire hazard or an electrical hazard of approximately 120 volts. a) Frame Line 2011 - AIMI Station: An extension cord was providing power to a computer station while being plugged into a re-locatable power tap, which was zip tied to a rolling stand. b) Frame Line 2011: Two re-locatable power taps were connected in series to provide power to various hand-held tools. One of those re-locatable power taps was connected to a Tripp-Lite Uninterruptible Power Supply. c) Frame Line 2011: Two extension cords were connected in series to provide power to various equipment while one cord was directly plugged into an outlet. d) Frame Line 2011: Two re-locatable power taps were zip tied to the metal frame of a table in a manner making them permanent wiring instead of temporary wiring. e) Small Parts Area: Two re-locatable power taps were zip tied to the metal frame of a table in a manner making them permanent wiring instead of temporary wiring.

Issued

2016-05-04 00:00:00

Abate by

2016-05-10 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $6160.00 · Current $3100.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii): Except as provided in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8), the employer did not ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals in the workplace was labeled, tagged or marked with the product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof, which provide at least general information regarding the hazards of the chemicals and which, in conjunction with the other information immediately available to employees under the hazard communication program, would provide employees with the specific information regarding the physical and health hazards of the hazardous chemical.    On or about 10 February 2016, and at times prior thereto, spray and squirt bottles found within the facility had no product identifier and words, pictures, symbols, or combination thereof to identify the contents contained, exposing the workers using such bottles to various physical and health hazards.  a) Mag Area: Employees were using an unidentified spray bottle that contained a yellow liquid. The container was said to contain Stamping Oil, ECO Draw HVE1.  b) Gunsmithing Area: Employees were using an unidentified squirt bottle that contained a yellow liquid. The container was said to contain a coolant, Blasocut BC 940.  c) Paint Booth: Employees were using an unidentified spray bottle that contained a clear liquid. The container was said to contain Methyl Ethyl Ketone, MEK, which is a highly flammable liquid and vapor.    STI International, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard or its equivalent standard 29 CFR 1900.1200(f)(8), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 314306465, citation number 01, item number 004 and was affirmed as a final order on 07/25/2011, with respect to a workplace located at 114 Halmar Cove, Georgetown, TX 78628.